Prasiolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Prasiolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Chrysocolla physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Prasiolite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Prasiolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.